The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue invited Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Donald
W. Mitchell to help lead the first All-Asia Buddhist-Christian Dialogue in November. The theme of
the event, which was hosted by the Vatican and held in Taiwan, was “Buddhists and Christians
Walking Together on the Path of Nonviolence.” It covered ways that interreligious cooperation can
address issues of religious and secular violence in Asia.

At the end of the event, the Pontifical Council honored Mitchell with its first award for
interreligious dialogue, a certificate “to express its sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to
Professor Donald W. Mitchell for his outstanding contributions and tireless efforts to foster the
Church’s Buddhist-Christian dialogue for over 30 years.” Pontifical Council president Jean-Louis
Cardinal Tauran signed the certificate, which was accompanied by a rare medallion from Pope
Francis. Photo courtesy of Donald Mitchell

Purdue Day of Giving

“Make Your Mark” and support the College of Liberal Arts on April 25 with
a donation on the fifth annual Purdue Day of Giving. Last year, the Purdue
community raised $28.2 million through 15,181 individual gifts in the

24-hour fundraising drive. Donors can direct their gifts by going online to
DayofGiving.purdue.edu or by calling toll-free at (800) 319-2199.